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“I don’t need people” state of mind

“I don’t need people” state of mind

Lately I’ve found myself withdrawing more and more into myself. I’m not sure if this is a trauma response or maybe I am burnt out because things were rough for so long. The recent Uni assignments plus mixed episode (funny how the brain can experience depressive and hypo manic symptoms all at once) has left me emotionally exhausted and lousy. Like I am in a better place now, I no longer feel like ending myself, or look for ways how I could do it. I feel a lack of motivation to socialise, even come on these forums or call helplines when I start feeling anxious. Like I rather just depend on myself, because we live alone, deal with things alone and leave this world alone. I just don’t feel bothered either, I rather just do things to distract myself. Maybe I’m feeling the anxiety more because I didn’t sleep well, you gotta thank the earth for that good shake last night

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@Eve7, today has just been tough, so much processing. I had an evening class which was a good distraction for a bit, but completely shattered and exhausted.

I hope you are well💖💖

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I am well thanks @creative_writer Im sorry today has been so hard for you. I hope you can get a good night’s sleep.

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@Eve7, I hope I am functional tom. Keep waking up paralysed with emotional pain. I am progressing, but it’s painful. I’ve moved from self blaming and feeling damaged phase to grieving over how my life has turned out. I feel like I need to get out of the grieving phase though. I hope a good night sleep does help

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Hi @creative_writer @Eve7 🙂

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Hello @tyme it’s good to connect on here.

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Hi @tyme. How are you?

Is it common anxious behaviour to rub your skin? I don’t know why I keep doing it. I managed to accidentally injure myself without realising, I’m okay though, but it’s probably not good for my skin

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My skin is pretty damaged from rubbing it @creative_writer

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@Eve7, I guess it’s an anxious habit. I don’t even do it intentionally and often I’m not even conscious of it. Uni stuff and my own personal things have been driving me insane. I find sitting with uncertainty really hard

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Let's just say, it's not uncommon to rub your skin - whether it's your hands or your face. I myself have similar habits. I have also found that when I'm thinking or tired, I tend to bite my bottom lip a lot @creative_writer .

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Uncertainty is very tough @creative_writer I like to have a clear plan and structure in my days so I’m with you in that one.

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